Do you want to know more about why and how writers write? Perhaps your company or potential employer is looking for you to have an insight into this very idea? Then check out this event on 5th September! #writing#publishingtwitter.com/tlcuk/status/9…

What makes a #writer? On September 5th we are delighted to be hosting a symposium presenting the findings of the first ever wide-ranging survey of writers' key motivations, habits and practices. Tickets just £12/ £8 student/unwaged. literaryconsultancy.co.uk/event/what-mak…

Today we met up with one of our readers who's usually based in Italy. At a TLC event a few years ago she made friends with a group of writers, and the core group is still in touch, emailing and giving each other encouragement and feedback. How lovely is that? V pleased.

The TLC Pen Factor Competition is running again this year with the chance to win a writing prize package worth £1500! Having a ticket to TLC #WritersDay18 means you're able to enter the competition. There's only a few left so get them while you still can:
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The Mslexia Women’s Fiction Awards 2018 are open for entries! Categories include children's novel, short story, flash fiction and novella, and the prizes range from £5k and publication to agent networking events and heavenly writing retreats 🎉🎉
Enter: mslexia.co.uk/competitions/pic.twitter.com/OaF1OdbDuH

This foundation in memory of Rebecca Swift has been a labour of love for @AkiSchilz and @TLCUK and the women's poetry prize is an amazing opportunity. I'm so proud to be involved as a pastoral coach ... Share away... twitter.com/AkiSchilz/stat…

I am so thrilled to be involved, as a pastoral coach to one of the eventual winners, in this amazing tribute to Rebecca Swift who founded @TLCUK. Come on ladies, get stuck in! twitter.com/AkiSchilz/stat…

Writers' Day with @TLCUK is back at the Free Word Centre in London next month - learn about navigating the publishing world, including ways to build your author platform and author-editor relationships: ow.ly/avs230k6iMA